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PRAP JapanTSE:2449 +0.95%69 Pretax Margin % is 7.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:2449 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,110.37 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,073 Business Services companies, PRAP Japan ranks better than 64.77% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. PRAP Japan's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円263 Mil. PRAP Japan's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,568 Mil. Therefore, PRAP Japan's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2449'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96 Med: 10.59 Max: 13.36
Current: 9.23
TSE:2449's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.77% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs TSE:2449: 9.23
PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
PRAP Japan Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PRAP Japan Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:2449 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PRAP Japan Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.37% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PRAP Japan and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.59. Over the past decade, PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 13.36. According to the industry distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #378 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % too high?
PRAP Japan's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 13.36. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. PRAP Japan's value of 7.37% is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #378 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PRAP Japan has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRAP Japan's Pretax Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #378 out of 1073 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts PRAP Japan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. PRAP Japan's value of 7.37% is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PRAP Japan's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 13.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.59 vs. the industry median of 5.30, PRAP Japan has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 1,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PRAP Japan's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 39.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PRAP Japan and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PRAP Japan's current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRAP Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,110.37, compared to a current price of 円1,060.00 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.59 and 39.1% above the Business Services industry median of 5.30. PRAP Japan's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PRAP Japan (TSE:2449), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.37% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRAP Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,060.00 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,110.37.
GuruFocus considers PRAP Japan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2449:
Pretax Margin %: 7.37% (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.59)
GF Value™: 円1,110.37 vs. price of 円1,060.00 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Business Services median (#378 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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